No the chamber itself does not require a prescription, but the Oxygen source (either a 5 or 10L Oxygen Concentrator does). You can download the RX form here

We recommend measuring your pet and comparing their measurements to the dimensions of each Cage size. Your pet should be able to fit comfortably in the Cage both when standing up and when laying down. When in doubt, size up!

Cage dimensions:

Small: 18″ x 13″ x 13″
Medium: 24″ x 18″ x 18″
Large: 44″ x 26″ x 26″

Small and Medium Cages can be supplied by a 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator. A Large Cage requires the use of a 10 Liter Oxygen Concentrator.

The Buster ICU Oxygen Cage comes with multi-colored fittings that allow you to select the oxygen saturation level that is recommended by your veterinarian. These fittings are called Venturi Adaptors, and they set the saturation level of oxygen by mixing room air with the oxygen supply from the Oxygen Concentrator. This also has the important benefit of multiplying the total airflow to the system, which is critical to displacing heat, humidity, and the toxic carbon dioxide that your pet is exhaling in the oxygen cage.

The available oxygen settings are: 25%, 28%, 35%, 40%, 60%, and 100%. The most commonly used setting is the 40% Venturi, but you should ask your veterinarian about the best oxygen saturation level for your pet.

It’s important that your oxygen cage allows you to set the oxygen level depending on your pet’s needs. If the oxygen level in the cage is too high, your pet can experience oxygen toxicity, which can result in injury or death. If the oxygen level is too low, your pet might not be getting the therapy they need.
The Buster ICU Oxygen Cage uses the Venturi System to set the oxygen level in the cage based on your vet’s recommendations.

Another critical part of your oxygen cage setup is the displacement of carbon dioxide. Your pet is exhaling carbon dioxide with each breath, and without proper airflow and ventilation, carbon dioxide can build up and become unsafe for your pet. The Buster ICU Oxygen Cage uses the Venturi System to multiply the airflow through the Cage, which flushes out excess carbon dioxide.

It’s also important to consider ventilation and build quality. If you have questions about your oxygen cage setup, give us a call at (855) 699-4366, we’re happy to help!

The Small and Medium Buster ICU Cages require a flow rate of at least 5 liters per minute. The Large Buster ICU Cage requires a flow rate of 10 liters per minute.

Please note that this cage does not produce or contain oxygen and it is imperative that you have a safe oxygen source to use with this item.

Each Oxygen Cage purchase includes the full Venturi System, 7 feet of oxygen tubing, a convenient carrying case to store your cage when folded up, as well as ice packs that can be inserted into the comfort pad to help keep your pet cool.

This is very normal! Even at the highest flow, there will not be a strong blast of air entering the cage. You should feel the oxygen flowing inside the port, but this should be gentle and free of noise.

Each Oxygen Cage purchase includes the full Venturi System, 7 feet of oxygen tubing, a convenient carrying case to store your cage when folded up, as well as ice packs that can be inserted into the comfort pad to help keep your pet cool.

Absolutely! Even though the Buster ICU cage is made with thick, durable vinyl, accidents still may happen. A small tear or rip can be repaired at home using duct tape or masking tape to seal the hole. As the cage operates with the zipper flap partially open when in use, having a small tear in the cage’s shell does not decrease the effectiveness of the oxygen.

If the tear is large or becomes detrimental to the cage’s functionality, you can call in to purchase a replacement fabric shell.

This is a very easy fix! There are 4 parts to this port: the male threaded portion, the soft rubber O-Ring, the hard plastic O-Ring, and the female-threaded collar. You’ll push the male-threaded portion through the hole in the cage shell from the inside so that the threading is visible on the outside. Those two white rings should then rest inside of the male-threaded half of the gray port, soft rubber ring first and the harder plastic ring in second. The female-threaded collar then screws onto the exposed portion and can be finger-tightened.

Absolutely! If your pets fits within the size range of our available cages, they can safely receive oxygen therapy like any cat or dog. We’ve worked with exotics across the board from chickens and goats to lizards and gerbils!

We’ll work with your veterinarian to create the safest and most effective environment for your pets, whether they be feathered or scaled.

The Buster ICU Oxygen Cage requires a higher flow rate of oxygen than the canisters can produce. Using anything less than 5LPM (Liters Per Minute) for the small and medium Buster ICU Oxygen Cage and 10LPM for the large Buster ICU Oxygen Cage will create an unsafe environment for your pet. We advise using an oxygen concentrator, such as the Pawprint Pro5 or the Drive Medical 1025DS units with the Buster ICU Oxygen Cages.

The highest flow rate available in the Pawprint Oxygen canisters is 3.0LPM, as they are meant to be used with a Pet Oxygen Mask.